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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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